IT Security Manager
Role Description & Technical Scope
<p class="text-muted mb-3">We’re working with an international technology-led group to appoint an IT Security Manager to support and develop its Group-wide cyber security, governance, risk and compliance strategy across Europe.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you’ll help shape security standards, strengthen cyber resilience and build a strong security-first culture across a growing organisation.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">The role</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">You’ll work closely with senior IT leadership to:</p>
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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Develop and implement Group-wide IT & Cyber Security strategy</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Own security policies, governance frameworks and risk registers</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Lead cyber risk assessments, remediation and incident response</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Oversee external security partners and supplier security audits</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Lead annual penetration testing and security awareness programmes</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Support Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO 27001 and similar frameworks</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Improve security monitoring, logging and SIEM capabilities</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Support business continuity, disaster recovery and acquisition due diligence</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Produce clear security reporting for IT and business leadership</span></li>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">The technology</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">You’ll work across a modern security environment including:</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Microsoft Azure, Intune, Okta, Zscaler, SentinelOne, Mimecast, Tenable, KnowBe4, SD-WAN, SIEM</p>
<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">About you</h5>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">We’re looking for an experienced IT/cyber security professional with a strong background in security governance, risk and compliance, ideally within a multi-site or international environment.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">You’ll bring:</p>
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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Experience developing IT security policies and governance frameworks</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Strong Azure security and cloud governance knowledge</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Experience with Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO 27001 or similar</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Practical knowledge of security technologies and SIEM platforms</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Cyber security risk and incident management experience</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Excellent stakeholder and communication skills</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>A commercially minded, proactive and solutions-focused approach</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Willingness to travel within Europe when required</span></li>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of Group-wide security initiatives and play a key role in strengthening the organisation’s cyber resilience.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Interested? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation</p>
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 24 Sep 2026
- Location: RG12, Easthampstead, Bracknell Forest
- Employment: Permanent
- Workplace: Hybrid
- Domain: IT
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